Consultant in Infection

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This new Consultant in Infection p ost will be based mainly at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital although some clinical microbiology commitments will also take place at Cheltenham General Hospital and some community sites.
This is a full time post for a Consultant in Infection covering general clinical infection and microbiology responsibilities with a specific role to develop and lead the Trust out patient infection management.
Work closely with microbiology, pathology and colleagues in healthcare to ensure provision of a comprehensive clinical medical microbiology service including advice and policy development regarding pre-examination, examination and post-examination phases. This work will include clinical rounds including visits to wards and specialist units such as the Departments of Critical Care, clinical interpretation / authorisation of reports and MDT attendance.
Meetings with pharmacy colleagues take place as part of antimicrobial stewardship within the Trust.

CURRENT CLINICAL STAFF ARE:

• Dr John Boyes (CMM)
• Dr Li Chin (CMM)
• Dr Younis Dahar (CMM)
• Dr Rob Jackson (CMM)
• Dr Alan Lees (CMM)
• Dr Tom McKearney (GP)
• Dr Philippa Moore (CMM)
• Amy Read (HSST trainee)
  Please see the supplied full Job Description for a broader outline of the advertised role and main responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details